Overview
Within the Education, Development and Community Engagement Graduate Program, we develop the capacity of people to be positive agents of change in their communities. We do this through applied research and comprehensive education, so that knowledge is translated into action.
Careers
The EDCE graduate program at Pennsylvania State University prepares graduates for employment in college and university programs, non-formal educational settings (e.g., family and youth programming), state-level administration, local-level administration, private industry, and international education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership Development
- Youth Civic Development
- Communication Methods and Media
- Leadership Practices: Power, Influences, and Impact
- Program Design and Delivery
- Program Development and Evaluation in Youth, Families and Communities
- Volunteer Program Management
- Teaching and Learning in Agricultural Science
- Engagement Through Outreach Scholarship in Higher Education
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
The GRE® General Test is required. The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 80. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
General requirements
- Applicants must submit a two-to three-page letter of introduction in which they describe their professional experience and education and delineate their career goals. A current résumé is also required.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for application. The GRE score is one of several variables taken into consideration for offers of admission to the EDCE graduate program.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted. Applicants must provide evidence of either a baccalaureate or a master’s degree in the agricultural sciences, human sciences, or related area.
- Three Letters of Reference.
- A minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience is required either prior to admission or before the degree is awarded. An interview with the graduate faculty is recommended of all applicants prior to admission into a doctoral program.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 87,626 AUD / full ≈ 62,400 USD / full
- Out-of-State: 87,626 AUD / full ≈ 62,400 USD / full
- Domestic (In-State): 48,621 AUD / full ≈ 34,624 USD / full
Living costs
University Park, United States: 1,404-2,106 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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